Joint Lattice-Reduction-Aided Precoder Design for Multiuser MIMO Relay System

( Hua Jiang ),( Hao Cheng ),( Lizhen Shen ),( Guoqing Liu ) 한국인터넷정보학회 2016 KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Syst Vol.10 No.7

Lattice reduction (LR) has been used widely in conventional multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) systems to enhance the performance. However, LR is hard to be applied to the relay systems which are important but more complicated in the wireless communication theory. This paper introduces a new viewpoint for utilizing LR in multiuser MIMO relay systems. The vector precoding (VP) is designed along with zero force (ZF) criterion and minimum mean square error (MMSE) criterion and enhanced by LR algorithm. This implementable precoder design combines nonlinear processing at the base station (BS) and linear processing at the relay. This precoder is capable of avoiding multiuser interference (MUI) at the mobile stations (MSs) and achieving excellent performance. Moreover, it is shown that the amount of feedback information is much less than that of the singular value decomposition (SVD) design. Simulation results show that the proposed scheme using the complex version of the Lenstra--Lenstra--Lovasz (LLL) algorithm significantly improves system performance.

High-k ZrO2 Enhanced Localized Surface Plasmon Resonance for Application to Thin Film Silicon Solar Cells

Hua-Min Li,Gang Zang,Cheng Yang,Yeong-Dae Lim,Tian-Zi Shen,Won Jong Yoo,Young Jun Park,Jong Min Lim 한국진공학회 2010 한국진공학회 학술발표회초록집 Vol.38 No.-

β3GnT8 Regulates Laryngeal Carcinoma Cell Proliferation Via Targeting MMPs/TIMPs and TGF-β1

Hua, Dong,Qin, Fang,Shen, Li,Jiang, Zhi,Zou, Shi-Tao,Xu, Lan,Cheng, Zhi-Hong,Wu, Shi-Liang Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2012 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.13 No.5

Previous evidence showed ${\beta}1$, 3-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase 8 (${\beta}3GnT8$), which can extend polylactosamine on N-glycans, to be highly expressed in some cancer cell lines and tissues, indicating roles in tumorigenesis. However, so far, the function of ${\beta}3GnT8$ in laryngeal carcinoma has not been characterized. To test any contribution, Hep-2 cells were stably transfected with sense or interference vectors to establish cell lines that overexpressed or were deficient in ${\beta}3GnT8$. Here we showed that cell proliferation was increased in ${\beta}3GnT8$ overexpressed cells but decreased in ${\beta}3GnT8$ knockdown cells using MTT. Furthermore, we demonstrated that change in ${\beta}3GnT8$ expression had significant effects on tumor growth in nude mice.We further provided data suggesting that overexpression of ${\beta}3GnT8$ enhanced the expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) at both the mRNA and protein levels, associated with shedding of tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinase TIMP-2. In addition, it caused increased production of transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-${\beta}1$), whereas ${\beta}3GnT8$ gene knockdown caused the reverse effect. The results may indicate a novel mechanism by which effects of ${\beta}3GnT8$ in regulating cellular proliferation are mediated, at least in partvia targeting MMPs/TIMPs and TGF-${\beta}1$ in laryngeal carcinoma Hep-2 cells. The finding may lay a foundation for further investigations into the ${\beta}3GnT8$ as a potential target for therapy of laryngeal carcinoma.

Enhancement of light absorption using high-<i>k</i> dielectric in localized surface plasmon resonance for silicon-based thin film solar cells

Li, Hua-Min,Zhang, Gang,Yang, Cheng,Lee, Dae-Yeong,Lim, Yeong-Dae,Shen, Tian-Zi,Yoo, Won Jong,Park, Young Jun,Kim, Hyunjin,Nam Cha, Seung,Kim, Jong Min American Institute of Physics 2011 JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS - Vol.109 No.9

Eu-PEG로 구성된 상변환 발광재료의 합성 및 물성에 대한 연구

Xiao Hua Gu,Peng Xi,Xin Yuan Shen,Bo Wen Cheng 한국고분자학회 2008 폴리머 Vol.32 No.4

Associations of TNF-RII rs1061622 With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Their Interplays on Serum Lipids Levels in Adolescents

Ji Cheng Zhang,Jin Hua Wang,Jun Yi Liu,Qi Wei Guo,Jia Lin,Yi Lin Shen,Ke Xin Jia,Jia Jing Cai,Guo Ming Su,Ding Zhi Fang 대한신경정신의학회 2023 PSYCHIATRY INVESTIGATION Vol.20 No.11

Objective To verify effects of rs1061622 at tumor necrosis factor-α receptor II (TNF-RII) gene (<i>TNF-RII</i>) on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its interactive effects with PTSD on serum lipids levels in adolescents.Methods PTSD was measured by PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C) in 699 adolescent survivors at 6 months after Wenchuan earthquake in China. A polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism assay were utilized for <i>TNF-RII</i> rs1061622 genotyping followed by verification using DNA sequencing. Serum triglycerides (TG), total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol were tested using routine methods.Results G (deoxyguanine) allele carriers had higher PCL-C scores than TT (deoxythymidine) homozygotes in female subjects. Female adolescents had higher PCL-C scores than male subjects in TT homozygotes. Predictors of PTSD prevalence and severity were different between G allele carriers and TT homozygotes. Subjects with PTSD had lower TG, TG/HDL-C, TC/HDL-C, and higher HDL-C than adolescents without PTSD in male G allele carriers. G allele carriers had higher TG/HDL-C and TC/HDL-C than TT homozygotes in male adolescents without PTSD, and lower TG and TG/HDL-C in male PTSD patients. G allele carriers had higher TG than TT homozygotes only in female adolescents without PTSD.Conclusion These results suggest reciprocal actions of <i>TNF-RII</i> rs1061622 with other factors on PTSD severity, interplays of <i>TNF-RII</i> rs1061622 with PTSD on serum lipid levels, and novel treatment strategies for PTSD and comorbidities of PTSD with hyperlipidemia among adolescents with different genetic backgrounds of <i>TNF-RII</i> rs1061622 after experiencing traumatic events.

Comparison of Two Site-Specifically ¹⁸F-Labeled Affibodies for PET Imaging of EGFR Positive Tumors

Su, Xinhui,Cheng, Kai,Jeon, Jongho,Shen, Bin,Venturin, Gianina Teribele,Hu, Xiang,Rao, Jianghong,Chin, Frederick T.,Wu, Hua,Cheng, Zhen American Chemical Society 2014 MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS Vol.11 No.11

<P>The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) serves as an attractive target for cancer molecular imaging and therapy. Our previous positron emission tomography (PET) studies showed that the EGFR-targeting affibody molecules <SUP>64</SUP>Cu-DOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> and <SUP>18</SUP>F-FBEM-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> can discriminate between high and low EGFR-expression tumors and have the potential for patient selection for EGFR-targeted therapy. Compared with <SUP>64</SUP>Cu, <SUP>18</SUP>F may improve imaging of EGFR-expression and is more suitable for clinical application, but the labeling reaction of <SUP>18</SUP>F-FBEM-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> requires a long synthesis time. The aim of the present study is to develop a new generation of <SUP>18</SUP>F labeled affibody probes (Al<SUP>18</SUP>F-NOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> and <SUP>18</SUP>F-CBT-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB>) and to determine whether they are suitable agents for imaging of EGFR expression. The first approach consisted of conjugating Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> with NOTA and radiolabeling with Al<SUP>18</SUP>F to produce Al<SUP>18</SUP>F-NOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB>. In a second approach the prosthetic group <SUP>18</SUP>F-labeled-2-cyanobenzothiazole (<SUP>18</SUP>F-CBT) was conjugated to Cys-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> to produce <SUP>18</SUP>F-CBT-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB>. Binding affinity and specificity of Al<SUP>18</SUP>F-NOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> and <SUP>18</SUP>F-CBT-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> to EGFR were evaluated using A431 cells. Biodistribution and PET studies were conducted on mice bearing A431 xenografts after injection of Al<SUP>18</SUP>F-NOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> or <SUP>18</SUP>F-CBT-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> with or without coinjection of unlabeled affibody proteins. The radiosyntheses of Al<SUP>18</SUP>F-NOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> and <SUP>18</SUP>F-CBT-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> were completed successfully within 40 and 120 min with a decay-corrected yield of 15% and 41% using a 2-step, 1-pot reaction and 2-step, 2-pot reaction, respectively. Both probes bound to EGFR with low nanomolar affinity in A431 cells. Although <SUP>18</SUP>F-CBT-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> showed instability <I>in vivo</I>, biodistribution studies revealed rapid and high tumor accumulation and quick clearance from normal tissues except the bones. In contrast, Al<SUP>18</SUP>F-NOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> demonstrated high <I>in vitro</I> and <I>in vivo</I> stability, high tumor uptake, and relative low uptake in most of the normal organs except the liver and kidneys at 3 h after injection. The specificity of both probes for A431 tumors was confirmed by their lower uptake on coinjection of unlabeled affibody. PET studies showed that Al<SUP>18</SUP>F-NOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> and <SUP>18</SUP>F-CBT-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> could clearly identify EGFR positive tumors with good contrast. Two strategies for <SUP>18</SUP>F-labeling of affibody molecules were successfully developed as two model platforms using NOTA or CBT coupling to affibody molecules that contain an N-terminal cysteine. Al<SUP>18</SUP>F-NOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> and <SUP>18</SUP>F-CBT-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> can be reliably obtained in a relatively short time. Biodistribution and PET studies demonstrated that Al<SUP>18</SUP>F-NOTA-Z<SUB>EGFR:1907</SUB> is a promising PET probe for imaging EGFR expression in living mice.</P><P><B>Graphic Abstract</B> <IMG SRC='http://pubs.acs.org/appl/literatum/publisher/achs/journals/content/mpohbp/2014/mpohbp.2014.11.issue-11/mp5003043/production/images/medium/mp-2014-003043_0008.gif'></P>

Dual Effect of Hepatic Macrophages on Liver Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury during Liver Transplantation

Tian-Fei Lu,Tai-Hua Yang,Cheng-Peng Zhong,Chuan Shen,Wei-Wei Lin,Guang-Xiang Gu,Qiang Xia,Ning Xu 대한면역학회 2018 Immune Network Vol.18 No.3

Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a major complication in liver transplantation (LT) and it is closely related to the recovery of grafts' function. Researches has verified that both innate and adaptive immune system are involved in the development of IRI and Kupffer cell (KC), the resident macrophages in the liver, play a pivotal role both in triggering and sustaining the sterile inflammation. Damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs), released by the initial dead cell because of the ischemia insult, firstly activate the KC through pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) such as toll-like receptors. Activated KCs is the dominant players in the IRI as it can secret various pro-inflammatory cytokines to exacerbate the injury and recruit other types of immune cells from the circulation. On the other hand, KCs can also serve in a contrary way to ameliorate IRI by upregulating the anti-inflammatory factors. Moreover, new standpoint has been put forward that KCs and macrophages from the circulation may function in different way to influence the inflammation. Managements towards KCs are expected to be the effective way to improve the IRI.

Full-scale testing and modeling of the mechanical behavior of shield TBM tunnel joints

Wen-qi Ding,Yi-cheng Peng,Zhi-guo Yan,Bi-wei Shen,He-hua Zhu,Xin-xin Wei 국제구조공학회 2013 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.45 No.3

For shield TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) tunnel lining, the segment joint is the most critical component for determining the mechanical response of the complete lining ring. To investigate the mechanical behavior of the segment joint in a water conveyance tunnel, which is different from the vehicle tunnel because of the external loads and the high internal water pressure during the tunnel’s service life, full-scale joint tests were conducted. The main advantage of the joint tests over previous ones was the definiteness of the loads applied to the joints using a unique testing facility and the acquisition of the mechanical behavior of actual joints. Furthermore, based on the test results and the theoretical analysis, a mechanical model of segment joints has been proposed, which consists of all important influencing factors,including the elastic-plastic behavior of concrete, the pre-tightening force of the bolts and the deformations of all joint components, i.e., concrete blocks, bolts and cast iron panels. Finally, the proposed mechanical model of segment joints has been verified by the aforementioned full-scale joint tests.

Full-scale testing and modeling of the mechanical behavior of shield TBM tunnel joints

Ding, Wen-Qi,Peng, Yi-Cheng,Yan, Zhi-Guo,Shen, Bi-Wei,Zhu, He-Hua,Wei, Xin-Xin Techno-Press 2013 Structural Engineering and Mechanics, An Int'l Jou Vol.45 No.3

For shield TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) tunnel lining, the segment joint is the most critical component for determining the mechanical response of the complete lining ring. To investigate the mechanical behavior of the segment joint in a water conveyance tunnel, which is different from the vehicle tunnel because of the external loads and the high internal water pressure during the tunnel's service life, full-scale joint tests were conducted. The main advantage of the joint tests over previous ones was the definiteness of the loads applied to the joints using a unique testing facility and the acquisition of the mechanical behavior of actual joints. Furthermore, based on the test results and the theoretical analysis, a mechanical model of segment joints has been proposed, which consists of all important influencing factors, including the elastic-plastic behavior of concrete, the pre-tightening force of the bolts and the deformations of all joint components, i.e., concrete blocks, bolts and cast iron panels. Finally, the proposed mechanical model of segment joints has been verified by the aforementioned full-scale joint tests.